Monday, March 18, 2013

QUEZON
CITY, March 14 (PIA) -- An official of the Philippine National Police said
Wednesday that motorists should not be wary of police checkpoints as these are
guided by official regulations aimed to ensure respect for human rights.

Checkpoints
are set up in well lighted areas. These have visible signages bearing the name
of the Police Team Leader as well as signages announcing that the Commission on
Elections (Comelec), the PNP and the Armed Forces of the Phillippines are
conducting checkpoints as part of election security measures.

Officers
in checkpoints must be in uniform with name plates.

Checkpoint
personnel will only conduct visual inspections in checkpoints. There shall be
no physical contact.

Baroceros
said, “(Inspectors) could demand for driver's licenses but that is only to know
whether the driver is licensed to drive or determine the identities of the
vehicle's owner. Otherwise, drivers and passengers will not be forced to step
out of vehicles and be frisked or body-searched."

He
also assured the public that the PNP will do everything to make the elections
safe and orderly.

Under
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Resolution No. 9571, PNP is deputized to
provide security to polling precincts, election officers and other officials.

PNP
will likewise assist Comelec in implementing election laws, rules and
regulations. It shall also conduct peace and order assessments and recommend
measures that the poll body may adopt in critical areas.

He
said the public may report crime or PNP assistance, through 117, 772-9585 and
412-3227 or thru text message to 2920.

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